Lead Cook — Senior Living Kitchen, Meaningful Impact

All American Assisted Living at Warwick; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Paid training

Retention incentives

Flexible scheduling

Team-oriented environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

All American Assisted Living at Warwick in Warwick, RI is hiring a dedicated cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with established menus and dietary requirements. The role emphasizes quality, timely service, and strict adherence to food safety standards in a collaborative kitchen.

The position requires Serve Safe Manager and Rhode Island Food Safety Manager certifications, with full-time hours (32 per week).

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, or similar food service environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules.
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen safety requirements.
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences.
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies.
• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Work closely with Dining Services staff to support smooth meal service.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed.
• Complete additional kitchen and food service duties as assigned

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Menu following

Dietary accommodations

Time management

Communication

Attendance punctuality

Team collaboration

Job description

All American Assisted Living at Warwick in Warwick, RI is hiring a dedicated cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with established menus and dietary requirements. The role emphasizes quality, timely service, and strict adherence to food safety standards in a collaborative kitchen.

The position requires Serve Safe Manager and Rhode Island Food Safety Manager certifications, with full-time hours (32 per week).